Car Rental in Dunedin

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Dunedin Car Rental & Nearby Locations

Dunedin Car Rental & Nearby Locations
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  • 1 Dunedin Airport 16.17 kilometres away

    Address:

    Terminal Building,
    Dunedin Si, XX, 9073, New Zealand

    Phone:

    (64) 3-486-2660

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM; Sat 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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Dunedin Car Rental & Nearby Locations

Dunedin Car Rental & Nearby Locations
1 Car Rental Locations Found
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  • 1 Dunedin Airport 16.17 kilometres away

    Address:

    Terminal Building,
    Dunedin Si, XX, 9073, New Zealand

    Phone:

    (64) 3-486-2660

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM; Sat 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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    Make a Reservation

    Selected alternate location is Sold Out.

Car Rental in Dunedin

Dunedin is a beautiful city located in the deep south of New Zealand. Situated at the head of Otago Harbour on the south-east coast of the South Island, this city is famous for both its Scottish and Maori heritage. Along with hosting impressive hiking and cycling trails, Dunedin is also used as a gateway to some of New Zealand's most famous natural attractions, including Queenstown and Milford Sound. With so much to see and so many large distances involved, hiring a car from Budget New Zealand is the best way to explore this spectacular part of the world.

Accommodation options in Dunedin for young families

Dunedin is a popular tourist destination, with people spending time in the city itself and using it as a jump-off point for the rest of the South Island. Accommodation options are plentiful, from camping and cabins through to motels, hotels, and luxury apartments. Young families are well catered for in Dunedin and throughout Otago, including motels such as Dunedin Palms and Allan Court and hotels such as Distinction Dunedin and Scenic Hotel. If you're visiting in the summer months, there are also a number of scenic campgrounds in and around the city.

Things to do in Dunedin

There are lots of things to see and do in Dunedin, from natural attractions such as Waipori Falls and Taieri Beach through to the cultural delights of Larnach Castle and Olveston House. The Otago Museum and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are also worth a visit, as is Speight’s Brewery and the Taieri Gorge Railway. If you have a rental car and want to make the long trip to the west coast, the beautiful city of Queenstown and wonders of Milford Sound offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Weather in Dunedin

While it's hardly a tropical destination, the weather in Dunedin is temperate and fairly mild for most of the year. While the winters are frosty and snowfall is common, significant or extreme snowfall is rare. The weather in Dunedin can be difficult to predict, however, with major differences between seasons and suburbs. The months between November and April are generally the most settled, with Spring often known for featuring "four seasons in one day".

Fuel locations in Dunedin

There are lots of places to refuel your car close to Dunedin City and Dunedin Airport. The Z-Mosgiel service station on the corner of Gladstone Road and Quarry Road is one option very close to the airport. The Z-Green Island service station is also easy to get to, located between the airport and the city at 185 Main S Road, Green Island. There are also lots of options in the Dunedin CBD, including Challenge Fitzroy on South Road, a BP petrol station in South Dunedin, and the Z-Valley service station at Kaikorai.

Distances between Dunedin and nearby attractions and locations

  • Dunedin Airport to Dunedin CBD - 28 km
  • Dunedin Airport to Taieri Mouth - 30 km
  • Dunedin Airport to Toko Mouth - 49 km
  • Dunedin CBD to Taieri Gorge Railway - 1 km
  • Dunedin City to Larnach Castle - 13 km
  • Dunedin City to Christchurch - 390 km
  • Dunedin City to Queenstown - 260 km
  • Dunedin City to Milford Sound - 384 km

FAQs

What is Dunedin best known for?

Dunedin is famous for many things, including its unique natural landscapes and vibrant mix of Maori and Scottish cultures.

What does Dunedin mean?

The word "Dunedin" is intricately linked to its Scottish heritage, with the name originating from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh.

What is there to do in Dunedin for kids?

There are plenty of things for kids to see and do in Dunedin, including Penguin Place, the Moana Pool, and the popular Bumper Ball facility.